SECOND COLLECTION next weekend 10th and 11th November for Irish Vincentian Missionary Tradition - St. Vincent de Paul the founder of The Vincentians – is rightly remembered as the heroic figure who transformed Seventeenth Century French society, through Christian charity. He also had concern for foreign missions, and sent missionaries far and wide: Poland, Algeria, Italy, Tunisia, Madagascar, also Scotland and Ireland. St. Vincent de Paul is also the head of the Worldwide Vincentian Family which consists of a great many groups given to works of Charity – most notable the Daughters of Charity, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and the AIC.

Fr. Kevin O’Shea who visits us this weekend has worked as a missionary in Nigeria.

† WE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF JIMMY KING who died recently. Funeral Mass will take place here on Wednesday 14th November at 10am. This will be the only Mass on that day.

CONFIRMATION 2018-2019:Completed forms must be brought back to the Presbytery no later than Sunday 4th November and will only be accepted with a copy of the candidate’s baptismal certificate attached.

NOVEMBER DEAD LIST- November is the month when we remember our dearly departed. We remember them and pray for them out of gratitude for all they did and were for us. We remember all those who, down the years by their faith, their Christian witness, their heroic deeds of self-sacrifice have inspired countless others to give more of themselves in service to God and humanity. Envelopes are available for the names of our deceased loved ones. Place the envelopes in the box provided by the altar. There are Masses booked for the month of November: See Mass Intentions.

BI-ANNUAL CONCELEBRATED REQUIEM MASS at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Kensal Green, will be on Monday 5th November 2018 at 11.30am and St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Leytonstone will be on Monday 12th November 2018 at 11.30am.

MASS SERVERS TRAINING - Application forms are available in the church porch, please return them to the parish office by Monday12th November. The date of training is on Saturday 24th November at 11am. Please note that this training is for new applicants only.

A DAY OF REFLECTION & ENRICHMENT FOR READERS: As you know the Vicariate for Evangelisation are organising a Diocesan-wide day of Recollection and Enrichment for Readers planned soon at The Becket Centre, Woodford Green. The day will be led by Dr Marian Tolley of Shrewsbury Diocese (Marian has travelled throughout Britain running courses for Readers for many years; has a highly respected reputation for running work-shops in liturgical music; the training of deacons and for speaking on various topics relating to the liturgy). It will cover the spiritual dimension of the ministry, including:  The Real Presence in the Word of God;  Relationship of the Liturgy of the Word to the Liturgy of the Eucharist;  Preparation;  Technical aspects/difficulties of reading the Scriptures as Proclamation;  Pointers to reading aloud;  Using a microphone and much more. Please email St. Patrick Parish Office if you would like to attend:
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TIME TO CHANGE: a growing movement of people changing how we all think and act about mental health problems. W.F. is the first funded hub in London following a successful joint bid (Public Health, CREST Waltham Forest and Community Waltham Forest) to national Time to Change campaign to set up a local Time to Change hub. Hubs are networks of local organisations and individuals committed to tackling negative attitudes and behaviours towards people experiencing mental health problems. The hub is lead by the Council and coordinated by Crest Waltham Forest and and supported by wider partners… The W.F. Hub is seeking local people who have lived experience of mental health problems to become Time to Change champions to change the way people think and act about mental health. Contact Waltham Forest hub co-ordinator, Chris O’Sullivan at
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.

IF YOU ARE IN SCHOOL YEAR 10 OR ABOVE, come and join the Brentwood Catholic Youth Service on our hugely popular Summer Lourdes Pilgrimage. We travel alongside the diocese to assist the elderly and infirm on their annual pilgrimage, particularly those in wheelchairs. Alongside this we also run a retreat, daily Masses and excursions for the young people, as well as experiencing the Lourdes Torchlight Procession and Blessed Sacrament Procession. Applications will be open from the evening of Sunday 21st October and will remain open until 31st January 2019. These can be made at www.bcys.net/events where you will also find more information about the trip. Likely travel dates will be 20th - 27th July 2019.

WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE. CHEWING GUM AND EATING SWEETS, BISCUITS ETC IN CHURCH? IT’S A NO NO. PLEASE!

PARISH MEMBERSHIP. We are aware that some people have left the parish and while others have joined us. To those newly arrived we say welcome and wish you a peaceful time here. We hope and pray that your coming to St. Patricks will satisfy your need to have a meaningful relationship with God and help you to meet new friends. Do introduce yourself to Fr. Kevin and register with the Parish Secretary and make sure you are known in case you plan to have a child receive a sacrament or apply for a place in a Catholic school.

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Due to Fire and Safety Regulations, children and persons of limited mobility are NOT permitted in the gallery. We also ask that when lighting a candle, you first place the candle in one of the cups provided. Please do not walk around with a lighted candle. Please do not let your children play around candles.

ARE YOU AWARE that the Rosary is said weekdays morning in the Church at 9.05am (just before the morning Mass)? Join us for this beautiful prayer.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY – second collection last weekend amounted to £625.07. Thank you all for your generosity.

BI-ANNUAL CONCELEBRATED REQUIEM MASS

St.Mary’s Cemetery, Kensal Green, will be on Monday 5th November 2018 at 11:30am.

St.Patrick’s Cemetery, Leytonstone, will be on Monday 12th November 2018 at 11:30am

NOVEMBER DEAD LIST- November is the month when we remember our dearly departed. We remember them and pray for them out of gratitude for all they did and were for us. We remember all those who, down the years by their faith, their Christian witness, their heroic deeds of self-sacrifice have inspired countless others to give more of themselves in service to God and humanity. Envelopes are available for the names of our deceased loved ones. Place the envelopes in the box provided by the altar. There are Masses booked for the month of November: See Mass Intentions.

FOR YOUR DIARY – HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION, Thursday 1st of November, All Saints Day. Masses at 9.30 am and 7.30pm.

CONFIRMATION 2018-2019:Application forms are now available in the church porch for enrolment into the Confirmation program 2018-2019. This program is open to youth in Year 10 and above who wish to make their confirmation here in St Patricks. Completed forms must be brought back to the Presbytery no later than Sunday 4th November and will only be accepted with a copy of the candidate’s baptismal certificate attached.

RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) please email the parish office on
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.

MASS SERVERS TRAINING - Application forms are available in the church porch, please return them to the parish office by Monday12th November. The date of training is on Saturday 24th November at 11am. Please note that this training is for new applicants only.

A DAY OF REFLECTION & ENRICHMENT FOR READERS: As you know the Vicariate for Evangelisation are organising a Diocesan-wide day of Recollection and Enrichment for Readers planned soon at The Becket Centre, Woodford Green. The day will be led by Dr Marian Tolley of Shrewsbury Diocese (Marian has travelled throughout Britain running courses for Readers for many years; has a highly respected reputation for running work-shops in liturgical music; the training of deacons and for speaking on various topics relating to the liturgy). It will cover the spiritual dimension of the ministry, including:  The Real Presence in the Word of God;  Relationship of the Liturgy of the Word to the Liturgy of the Eucharist;  Preparation;  Technical aspects/difficulties of reading the Scriptures as Proclamation;  Pointers to reading aloud;  Using a microphone and much more. Please email St. Patrick Parish Office if you would like to attend:
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TIME TO CHANGE: a growing movement of people changing how we all think and act about mental health problems. W.F. is the first funded hub in London following a successful joint bid (Public Health, CREST Waltham Forest and Community Waltham Forest) to national Time to Change campaign to set up a local Time to Change hub. Hubs are networks of local organisations and individuals committed to tackling negative attitudes and behaviours towards people experiencing mental health problems. The hub is lead by the Council and coordinated by Crest Waltham Forest and and supported by wider partners… The W.F. Hub is seeking local people who have lived experience of mental health problems to become Time to Change champions to change the way people think and act about mental health. Contact Waltham Forest hub co-ordinator, Chris O’Sullivan at
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.

IF YOU ARE IN SCHOOL YEAR 10 OR ABOVE, come and join the Brentwood Catholic Youth Service on our hugely popular Summer Lourdes Pilgrimage. We travel alongside the diocese to assist the elderly and infirm on their annual pilgrimage, particularly those in wheelchairs. Alongside this we also run a retreat, daily Masses and excursions for the young people, as well as experiencing the Lourdes Torchlight Procession and Blessed Sacrament Procession. Applications will be open from the evening of Sunday 21st October and will remain open until 31st January 2019. These can be made at www.bcys.net/events where you will also find more information about the trip. Likely travel dates will be 20th - 27th July 2019.

CULTURAL CHRISTMAS CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT. On Thursday 20th December 7.30pm -9pm. The Faith In Action team invite groups (large or small, young or old) to represent their culture / homeland with a recitation of a Christmas Carol or two. We will be hosting this event in the Church accompanied by mince pies, mulled wine and plenty of Christmas cheer. Please email us at
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before October 28th and tell us: What culture / country you are representing? How many (approx.) are in your group? How many carols you have?

INVITATION TO PAN-AFRICAN ANNUAL MASS. The Pan-African Annual Mass for the African Communities will be held on this Sunday 28th October 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 51 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, London E11 2PR. The Mass will be followed by a Reception in the Parish Hall.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP. We are aware that some people have left the parish and while others have joined us. To those newly arrived we say welcome and wish you a peaceful time here. We hope and pray that your coming to St. Patricks will satisfy your need to have a meaningful relationship with God and help you to meet new friends. Do introduce yourself to Fr. Kevin and register with the Parish Secretary and make sure you are known in case you plan to have a child receive a sacrament or apply for a place in a Catholic school.

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Due to Fire and Safety Regulations, children and persons of limited mobility are NOT permitted in the gallery. We also ask that when lighting a candle, you first place the candle in one of the cups provided. Please do not walk around with a lighted candle. Please do not let your children play around candles.

WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE. CHEWING GUM AND EATING SWEETS, BISCUITS ETC IN CHURCH? IT’S A NO NO. PLEASE!

ARE YOU AWARE that the Rosary is said weekdays morning in the Church at 9.05am (just before the morning Mass)? Join us for this beautiful prayer.

NOVENA PRAYER OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP every Wednesday at 10am. Everyone is invited.

DIVINE MERCY- every Wednesday at 4pm in the Church.

LEGION OF MARY meeting is held each Thursday after Mass at 10:15 am. If anyone is interested in what we do you are very welcome to attend. For more information, come and meet us.

EL SHADDAI (CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC GROUP). Rosary prayer, praise and worship, preaching the gospel of the Lord, every Saturday, from 1pm – 4pm. All welcome to join.

All Saints' Day is a solemn holy day of the Catholic Church celebrated annually on November 1. The day is dedicated to the saints of the Church, that is, all those who have attained heaven. It should not be confused with All Souls' Day, which is observed on November 2, and is dedicated to those who have died and not yet reached heaven.

21st October 2018

Parish of Our Lady of the Rosary & St. Patrick

61 Blackhorse Road E17 7AS

Tel: 020 8520 3647

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THIS WEEKEND IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY – Pope Francis invites all Catholics to contribute to a special collection for Missio, his official charity for overseas mission. Your support on World Mission Sunday will help brave missionaries in proclaiming the Gospel of peace in South Sudan and around the world. This collection is one of the three Mandatory collection from the Vatican, the others are Good Friday and Peter’s Pence. Thank you.

CONFIRMATION 2018-2019:Application forms are now available in the church porch for enrolment into the Confirmation program 2018-2019. This program is open to youth in Year 10 and above who wish to make their confirmation here in St Patricks. Completed forms must be brought back to the Presbytery no later than Sunday 4th November and will only be accepted with a copy of the candidate’s baptismal certificate attached.

RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) please email the parish office on
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.

MASS SERVERS TRAINING - Application forms are available in the church porch, please return them to the parish office by Monday12th November. The date of training is on Saturday 24th November at 11am. Please note that this training is for new applicants only.

NEXT SUNDAY, 28 Oct 2018 - Daylight Saving Time Ends. Don’t forget to set your Clocks BACK one hour next weekend.

NOVEMBER DEAD LIST- November is the month when we remember our dearly departed. We remember them and pray for them out of gratitude for all they did and were for us. We remember all those who, down the years by their faith, their Christian witness, their heroic deeds of self-sacrifice have inspired countless others to give more of themselves in service to God and humanity. Envelopes are available for the names of our deceased loved ones. Place the envelopes in the box provided by the altar. There are Masses booked for the month of November: See Mass Intentions.

A DAY OF REFLECTION & ENRICHMENT FOR READERS: As you know the Vicariate for Evangelisation are organising a Diocesan-wide day of Recollection and Enrichment for Readers planned soon at The Becket Centre, Woodford Green. The day will be led by Dr Marian Tolley of Shrewsbury Diocese (Marian has travelled throughout Britain running courses for Readers for many years; has a highly respected reputation for running work-shops in liturgical music; the training of deacons and for speaking on various topics relating to the liturgy). It will cover the spiritual dimension of the ministry, including:  The Real Presence in the Word of God;  Relationship of the Liturgy of the Word to the Liturgy of the Eucharist;  Preparation;  Technical aspects/difficulties of reading the Scriptures as Proclamation;  Pointers to reading aloud;  Using a microphone and much more. Please email St. Patrick Parish Office if you would like to attend:
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TIME TO CHANGE: a growing movement of people changing how we all think and act about mental health problems. W.F. is the first funded hub in London following a successful joint bid (Public Health, CREST Waltham Forest and Community Waltham Forest) to national Time to Change campaign to set up a local Time to Change hub. Hubs are networks of local organisations and individuals committed to tackling negative attitudes and behaviours towards people experiencing mental health problems. The hub is lead by the Council and coordinated by Crest Waltham Forest and and supported by wider partners… The W.F. Hub is seeking local people who have lived experience of mental health problems to become Time to Change champions to change the way people think and act about mental health. Contact Waltham Forest hub co-ordinator, Chris O’Sullivan at
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.

IF YOU ARE IN SCHOOL YEAR 10 OR ABOVE, come and join the Brentwood Catholic Youth Service on our hugely popular Summer Lourdes Pilgrimage. We travel alongside the diocese to assist the elderly and infirm on their annual pilgrimage, particularly those in wheelchairs. Alongside this we also run a retreat, daily Masses and excursions for the young people, as well as experiencing the Lourdes Torchlight Procession and Blessed Sacrament Procession. Applications will be open from the evening of Sunday 21st October and will remain open until 31st January 2019. These can be made at www.bcys.net/events where you will also find more information about the trip.

Likely travel dates will be 20th - 27th July 2019.

CULTURAL CHRISTMAS CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT. On Thursday 20th December 7.30pm -9pm. The Faith In Action team invite groups (large or small, young or old) to represent their culture / homeland with a recitation of a Christmas Carol or two. We will be hosting this event in the Church accompanied by mince pies, mulled wine and plenty of Christmas cheer. Please email us at
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before October 28th and tell us: What culture / country you are representing? How many (approx.) are in your group? How many carols you have?

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES BY AIR FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: 4 NIGHTS, 4TH – EVENING OF 8TH DECEMBER 2018 £545 p.p. (twin/double), £645 p.p. (single room) includes return flights, 4 nights’ full board accommodation at the Hotel Saint-Sauveur (inc. wine with meals), airport transfers from Ilford in UK & in France, all Mass offerings and procession candles (i.e., no extra/hidden costs) and a led retreat with Fr. Andrew Headon. For a booking form / more information, please contact Siobhan at Parker Travel Ltd: 07932 634589;
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PARISH MEMBERSHIP. We are aware that some people have left the parish and while others have joined us. To those newly arrived we say welcome and wish you a peaceful time here. We hope and pray that your coming to St. Patricks will satisfy your need to have a meaningful relationship with God and help you to meet new friends. Do introduce yourself to Fr. Kevin and register with the Parish Secretary and make sure you are known in case you plan to have a child receive a sacrament or apply for a place in a Catholic school.

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Due to Fire and Safety Regulations, children and persons of limited mobility are NOT permitted in the gallery. We also ask that when lighting a candle, you first place the candle in one of the cups provided. Please do not walk around with a lighted candle. Please do not let your children play around candles.

WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE. CHEWING GUM AND EATING SWEETS, BISCUITS ETC IN CHURCH? IT’S A NO NO. PLEASE!

ARE YOU AWARE that the Rosary is said weekdays morning in the Church at 9.05am (just before the morning Mass)? Join us for this beautiful prayer.

LAST WEEK SECOND COLLECTION FOR CAFOD amounted to £2,005.37. May God bless you all for your generosity. Money was already sent to CAFOD.

NEXT SUNDAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY – Pope Francis invites all Catholics to contribute to a special collection for Missio, his official charity for overseas mission. Your support on World Mission Sunday will help brave missionaries in proclaiming the Gospel of peace in South Sudan and around the world. This collection is one of the three Mandatory collection from the Vatican, the others are Good Friday and Peter’s Pence. Thank you.

ENTRY TO CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS. Fr. Kevin will be offering Certificates of Catholic Practice on Thursday 18th October from 3.30pm-6pm in the Presbytery to parents of children who are presently in Year 6 and want their child in Catholic Secondary school from Sept 2019. All the application forms are distributed already and should be returned by Monday 15th October to the Presbytery.When the Priest has evidence that the parent’s statement is true, he will present them with a “Certificate of Catholic Practice”. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SIGNING IS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS ONLY AND APPLICATION FORMS IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH OFFICE. Application for Reception and Nursery - dates will be announced after.

CONFIRMATION 2018-2019:Application forms are now available in the church porch for enrolment into the Confirmation program 2018-2019. This program is open to youth in Year 10 and above who wish to make their confirmation here in St Patricks. Completed forms must be brought back to the Presbytery no later than Sunday 4th November and will only be accepted with a copy of the candidate’s baptismal certificate attached.

PRE-BAPTISM MEETING FRIDAY 19TH OCTOBER AT 7PM. Please note that this meeting is for adults only.

RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) please email the parish office on
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.

MASS SERVERS TRAINING - Saturday 17th November at 11am (please come punctually). Application forms are available in the church porch, please return them to the parish office by Monday12th November. Please note that this training is for new applicants only.

A DAY OF REFLECTION & ENRICHMENT FOR READERS: As you know the Vicariate for Evangelisation are organising a Diocesan-wide day of Recollection and Enrichment for Readers planned soon at The Becket Centre, Woodford Green. The day will be led by Dr Marian Tolley of Shrewsbury Diocese (Marian has travelled throughout Britain running courses for Readers for many years; has a highly respected reputation for running work-shops in liturgical music; the training of deacons and for speaking on various topics relating to the liturgy). It will cover the spiritual dimension of the ministry, including:  The Real Presence in the Word of God;  Relationship of the Liturgy of the Word to the Liturgy of the Eucharist;  Preparation;  Technical aspects/difficulties of reading the Scriptures as Proclamation;  Pointers to reading aloud;  Using a microphone and much more. Please email St. Patrick Parish Office if you would like to attend:
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NOVEMBER DEAD LIST- November is the month when we remember our dearly departed. We remember them and pray for them out of gratitude for all they did and were for us. We remember all those who, down the years by their faith, their Christian witness, their heroic deeds of self-sacrifice have inspired countless others to give more of themselves in service to God and humanity. Envelopes are available for the names of our deceased loved ones. Place the envelopes in the box provided by the altar. There are Masses booked for the month of November: See Mass Intentions.

CULTURAL CHRISTMAS CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT. On Thursday 19th December 7.30pm -9pm. The Faith In Action team invite groups (large or small, young or old) to represent their culture / homeland with a recitation of a Christmas Carol or two. We will be hosting this event in the Church accompanied by mince pies, mulled wine and plenty of Christmas cheer. Please email us at
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before October 15th and tell us: What culture / country you are representing? How many (approx.) are in your group? How many carols you have?

A GATHERING OF BISHOPS WITH POPE FRANCIS IS TAKING PLACE THIS MONTH: to talk about Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment. “It is important that you speak; do not let yourselves be silenced”, Pope Francis told young people in Chile last year. The BBC World Service is giving young people the chance to speak, to use their voice on global platform. On 17 October, the BBC World Service is in Rome to ask how young people want their Church to engage with them. In what way should the Church accompany them? What does vocation and discernment mean to them? In other words, how is the Church still relevant to young people? BBC World Service English has a weekly reach of 79 million people around the world. They will include all those who want to contribute, especially those who cannot be in Rome, by using social media. A special of series of programmes from the BBC World Service, Heart and Soul Gathering, where they listen to communities in discussion about their faith. Young people can join the conversation on 17 October by registering for a free ticket here or through social media at
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or by using #bbcheartandsoul.

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES BY AIR FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: 4 NIGHTS, 4TH – EVENING OF 8TH DECEMBER 2018 £545 p.p. (twin/double), £645 p.p. (single room) includes return flights, 4 nights’ full board accommodation at the Hotel Saint-Sauveur (inc. wine with meals), airport transfers from Ilford in UK & in France, all Mass offerings and procession candles (i.e., no extra/hidden costs) and a led retreat with Fr. Andrew Headon. For a booking form / more information, please contact Siobhan at Parker Travel Ltd: 07932 634589;
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP. We are aware that some people have left the parish and while others have joined us. To those newly arrived we say welcome and wish you a peaceful time here. We hope and pray that your coming to St. Patricks will satisfy your need to have a meaningful relationship with God and help you to meet new friends. Do introduce yourself to Fr. Kevin and register with the Parish Secretary and make sure you are known in case you plan to have a child receive a sacrament or apply for a place in a Catholic school.

PLEASE HELP. A couple with their three years old child are looking for a one or two bedroom flat to rent preferably near St. Patrick’s School. Please call Bernado Pires or Precy Pereira on 07415 415 786.

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Due to Fire and Safety Regulations, children and persons of limited mobility are NOT permitted in the gallery. We also ask that when lighting a candle, you first place the candle in one of the cups provided. Please do not walk around with a lighted candle. Please do not let your children play around candles.

WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE. CHEWING GUM AND EATING SWEETS, BISCUITS ETC IN CHURCH? IT’S A NO NO. PLEASE!

ARE YOU AWARE that the Rosary is said weekdays morning in the Church at 9.05am (just before the morning Mass)? Join us for this beautiful prayer.